AUGUST 18MOVE-IN DAY

AUGUST 19 - 21 GOLD RUSH DAY EVENTS

welcome

You, the Class of 2015, are about to take part in a tradition at

Southwest Minnesota State University. Mustang “Gold Rush”

Days symbolizes the start of your academic and social quest for

success. A “Gold Rush” by definition is:

1: a rush to newly discovered goldfields in pursuit of riches

2: the headlong pursuit of sudden wealth in a new or lucrative field

3: to lavish attention on

4: to secure a pledge of membership

5: a thronging of people usually to a new place in search of wealth

Our four-day orientation program will provide sessions to

acclimate you to our student services, and the guest speakers

will give you advice about how to be successful in a college

environment. The various activities during the days and nights

will give you the opportunity to smile, laugh, and have fun with

your fellow classmates. This is the start of a new chapter in your

life, and we want to start it off with a BANG!

RegisTRaTiOn fOR fall Classes

Although many of you have registered for your fall classes, some

have not. Information concerning the August 19 Registration Day

will be mailed to students prior to the program and you will need

to RSvP for the program. If you have questions about registration,

please contact the Office of Admission at 800-642-0684 ext. 6286.

finanCial aid infORmaTiOn

Check the status of your financial aid via e-services at

www.SMSU.edu. If your award has not been finalized, your loan

is not certified, or you have any questions, please contact the

Financial Aid Office at 1-800-642-0684 or (507) 537-6281. The

Financial Aid Office will be open from 8:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., August 15 - 19.

emplOymenT infORmaTiOn

If you plan to work on or off campus while attending Southwest

Minnesota State University, regulations require you to present

your original social security card and a picture ID to your

employer to verify your eligibility to work in the United States.

Please be sure to bring these documents with you when you come

to Southwest so paychecks will not be delayed.

impORTanT daTesAug. 1 Last day to pay fall semester bills

Aug. 22 First day of classes

Aug. 27 Financial Aid will be applied to fall semester bills

Sept. 2 Financial Aid refunds are available by direct deposit or can be

issued by check. The checks can be picked up at the Cashiers

Window until 2:30 p.m. All refund checks are mailed after this

date.

Sept. 5 Parking permits required

Cashier hoursThe Cashier’s office located in iL 132 will be open extended hours

during Fall orientation. There will be times when the office is closedto download computer information each day. Below is a list of the

times they will be open for you to pay your bill, pick up refundchecks, turn in Direct Deposit authorization forms, and purchase

parking permits.

ThuRsday, augusT 18 - fRiday, augusT 199:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

mOnday, augusT 22 - Tuesday, augusT 239:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, augusT 24 & ThuRsday, augusT 259:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

fRiday, augusT 269:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

mOnday, augusT 29Regular business hours Resume

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1

WELCOME TO

ATSOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

STATE!

Table Of COnTenTs

Financial Aid/Employment Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cashier Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Where & When to Check-In. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What to Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Bookstore Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Orientation Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Parking Permit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

mustang

WheRe and When TO CheCk-in

Move-In Day 2011 is scheduled for Thursday, August 18. Naoutha

will be open to check-in on Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.,

Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday 10:00

a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

everyone will check in at Naoutha which is located onBirch street across from the Foundation residenceapartments. Look for the flags!

m Fanm Cups, plates, bowls, &

m sheets (twin-extra long) silverware

m Blanketsm Desk supplies

m Comforter m Calendar

m Mattress Padm Cable TV Cord

m Pillow(s)m Dictionary & Thesaurus

m Towels, hand towels m Clothes

& washclothsm Backpack or book bag

m Basket for shower supplies m school supplies

m refrigeratorm Microwave

m Marker board/marker m alarm clock

for messagesm stereo

m Toiletriesm hangers

m Bootsm Television/VCr/DVD

m Coats & jacketsm Telephone

m Movies to watch m extension cords

m Fall class schedule m Decorations

m Driver’s licensem Poster putty

m social security card m insurance information

m sports equipment m Laundry basket/bag

m shower shoesm small pot & pan

m Laundry supplies

m Dish soap & dish towel m Garbage bags

m Quarters for laundry m Power strip

m swimsuitm Computer/Lap Top

m ethernet Cordm Camera

(There is a small kitchenette

in all house lobbies.)

baRnes & nOble

The Barnes & Noble Campus Store will be open

extended hours during Fall Orientation and the

first week of classes. Below is a list of the times

they will be open for you. Don’t forget to bring

your class schedule if you’re planning to purchase

your books!

Thursday, August 18 & Friday, August 199:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 2010:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 2112:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 22 - Thursday, August 258:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, August 269:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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what to bring

BELIEVE IN

BROWN

armstrongaquariusBuckingham CamaraderieCharismaClapperel Dorado

homesteadKamasutraLakotaLincoln CenterManchesterocean Blvd.Porter

seleneshenandoahsiriussweetland hallsybarisTitan

Foundation residence apartments

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ORIENTATION ’11

Move In Day Thursday, august 18

STUDENT SCHEDULE

8:00 a.M. - 10:00 P.M. ResidenCe hall CheCk-insouthwest Minnesota state faculty, staff, students, and Marshall community members will assist with your move from 8:00 a.M. - 3:00 P.M. into the residence halls.

10:00 a.M. - 1:00 P.M. sChWan’s & alumni iCe CReamCaRTssouthwest Minnesota state alumni will be located outside ocean Boulevard, the Mustang Traditions Living & Learning Community with an ice cream cart handing out schwan’s treats to those moving in.

10:30 a.M. - 11:30 a.M. sTudenTs WiTh disabiliTiesConference Center Upper LevelJoin Pam and Carrie from our Disability resources office to discuss how sMsu can help meet any of your unique needs. They will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and of course welcome you to our Mustang Family!

11:00 a.M. - 4:00 P.M. sife snOW COnesLower Level Student CenterCool down with a snow cone, sponosred by the students in Free enterprise organizaion.

11:30 a.M. - 1:00 P.M. COmmOns CenTRal COOkOuTAlumni Plazaaramark will be sponsoring the Campus Cookout for all students and their family members. all are invited to take a break and be served by our very own sMsu faculty, staff, and administration in the alumni Plaza.

2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. iCe CReam sOCial fOR sTudenTs& paRenTsCampus Religious Center Take some time to relax and enjoy some schwan’s ice Cream and a cold drink. sponsored by the Lutheran Campus Council.

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. musTang hOuse meeTingOn-Campus sTudenTs

Residence Hall LoungeWondering who your neighbors arealong with everyone else who livesin your house? attend your first house meeting and find out who lives next to you. This is a time when you will meet your orientation Leader and resident assistant and find out what all of the events are about.

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. musTang meeTingOff-Campus sTudenTs

Student Center 249This is a time when you will meet your orientation Leader and find out what all of the events are about. You will also receive some very important information that you need to know about on-campus life. see you there!

6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. dinneR WiTh ORienTaTiOnleadeRs & Ra’sResidential DiningGet to know the members of the orientation & ra staff while eating at residential Dining.

7:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. musTang WOmen’sVOlleyball sCRimmagePhysical Education Gymour Mustang Volleyball Team will be hosting a late show. There will be music, prizes, contests, and a lot of school spirit! stay to the end and get a fRee t-shirt.

9:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M. “sex signals”SMSU TheatreBlending a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education and audience participation, "sex signals" provides a provocative, in-your-face look at issues surrounding dating, sex and date rape on college campuses. Through the use of humor, the show explores how mixed messages, gender role stereotypes and unrealistic fantasies contribute to misunderstandings between the sexes. students are engaged in a candid discussion on dating and the realities of date rape as they are challenged to provide solutionsthat will better improve communications in interpersonal relationships.

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friday, august 199:00 a.M. - 9:20 a.M. musTang hOuse meeTing

On-Campus sTudenTs

Residence Hall Lounges1. house Policy & rules update2. review orientation schedule3. activity sign-up sheet Location4. Dismissal to Convocation

9:00 a.M. - 9:20 a.M. musTang meeTingOff-Campus sTudenTs

Student Center 2491. review orientation schedule2. activity sign-up sheet Location3. Dismissal to Convocation

9:30 a.M.- 10:30 a.M. COnVOCaTiOn CeRemOnyRegional Event Centerour featured speaker this year is Brian Knochenmus. Brian is a 1999 sMsu graduate with a degree in Business administration. he is currently the Vice Presidentof ralco Nutrition, inc. in Marshall.

10:45 a.M. - 12:00 P.M. depaRTmenT Open hOuseVarious Locations - TBAThis is your opportunity to talk with faculty members in your major. if you are undecided, we will have faculty and staff members available to help you search for the right major.

12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. aVOid The fReshman 15SMSU Fitness CenterLearn about what the Fitness Center has to offer. equipment orientation, workout ideas and eating tips for a healthy freshman year.

1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. playfaiRRA FacilityPLaYFair is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. it's entertainment! it's fun! it's the perfect way to make new campus friendships! PLaYFair is a powerful program for campus unity and school spirit.

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Open sWimmingSMSU Pool This is a great chance to cool off, get some exercise, and hang out with other students. Be sure to bring your Mustang iD.

3:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. VOlleyball TOuRnamenTResidential Life Sand Volleyball Courtsstop by the student Center before noon on Friday to sign up for this event. Please arrive at the sand Volleyball Courts on the west side of the residence halls by 3:00 p.m. to see which team you are on.

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. missiOn impROVablea shOT Of RealiTySMSU Theater“a shot of reality” is a fast paced,in-depth look at alcohol awarenesson campus and in life. The castincorporates audience interactionthroughout the show to deliver apoignant message infused with comedy. Come and see why Mission improvable was selected as the winner of the 2011 reader’sChoice award for Best ComedyPerformer!

6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. dinneRResidential DiningBe sure to fill up before you cheer on our Football team and get your groove on with Good for Gary!

7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. fOOTball sCRimmageRegional Event CenterGet to know our sMsu Football Team on the field. Be sure to wear your brown and gold to support your fellow Mustangs! have a chance to win some great prizes!

8:30 P.M. - 11:30 P.M. gOOd fOR gaRyAlumni PlazaGood for Gary is Minnesota’spremiere dance band with a song list taken directly from the top 40 charts. You will hear everything from Justin Timberlake to Jay-Z to Lady Gaga!

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saturday, august 2012:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. mud VOlleyball

Mud Volleyball CourtMud Volleyball is presented by the sMsu Mustang Maniacs. sign up in the student Center before 11:00 a.m. saturday and be at the Mud Volleyball courts at 12:00 p.m. Bring your own team or we can help you find one. shine on will bring a slip-n-slide, too! Complimentary shower provided by the Marshall Fire Department.

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Open gymPE GymCheck out equipment with your Mustang iD. Get some exercise and meet some new Mustangs!

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Open sWimmingSMSU PoolTake a dip in the pool. Be sure to bring your Mustang iD.

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. inTRamuRals inTROduCTiOnR/A Entranceover 80% of our students participate in intramurals each year! Join the intramural staff as they introduce you to sMsu intramurals. Find out what they offer, how to sign up, and also learn about possible positions officiating with intramurals! it is agreat way to stay active and meet new friends!

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. pOOl TOuRnamenTStudent Center Mustang Zonestop by the student Center and sign-up for this event no later than noon on Friday.

5:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. dinneR WiTh ORienTaTiOnleadeRs & Ra’sResidential DiningGet to know the members of the orientation & ra staff whileeating at residential Dining.

7:30 - 8:30 P.M. smsu dRama ClubCOmedy aCTBlack Box TheatreCome join the sMsu Drama Clubas they present an evening filled with hilarious original sketches, comedic scenes, and much more! Come see what thesecrazy cats will do.

9:00 - 10:30 P.M. COmedian miChael palasCakSMSU TheatreMichael Palascak, is a 20 something comedian from the Midwest. he was voted as the 2009 runner up for Best ComedyPerformer by Campus activities Magazine. in July 2010, he made his first appearance on The Tonight show with Jay Leno!

10:30 - 11:00 P.M. passpORT pRize dRaWingSMSU Theatreif your passport is filled out, stick around and win some awesome prizes!

sunday, august 211:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Open gym

PE GymCheck out equipment with your Mustang iD. Get some exercise and meet people.

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Open sWimmingSMSU PoolTake a dip in the pool! Be sure to bring your Mustang iD.

2:00 P.M. TOuRs Of CampusLeave from Student Center 2nd floor fireplaceThe sMsu ambassadors will show you around the campus and help you find your classrooms.

3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Web suRViValBellows Academic 229-230Get a refresher course on e-services. We will make sure you know how to pay bills, register for spring semester, and check your grades.

4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. bOWlingMarshall BowlBe sure to sign up for this event! Whether you’re a pro-bowler or spend more time in the gutter, this is sure to be a ton of fun.

8:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M. musTang hOuse meeTingOn-Campus sTudenTs

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When does my Fall Semester bill have to be paid?a: students must either have their bill paid in full by august 1, 2011, or musthave met the minimum payment criteria to avoid cancellation of courseregistration. Minimum payment criteria can be viewed atwww.sMsu.edu/PaymentPolicy .

If I have been awarded work-study, how do I go about finding a job on campus?a: The Financial aid office has a listing of campus departments and contactnumbers. Campus job openings will be posted outside the Fa office and on oursMsu website under student employment. it is up to you to contact thedepartments or areas in which you are interested and ask if they have any jobsavailable. You will fill out applications and go in for interviews.

Do I get a pay check for the work-study hours I work?a: Yes. You will receive a paycheck every two weeks for the number of hours youput in. Most students work an average of 8-10 hours per week and get paid $8.00per hour. You may pick up your work-study checks at the Cashier’s office or usedirect deposit.

As a student, when can I pick up my Stafford Loan Check?a: stafford Loan funds will first be applied to charges for the semester. any fundsremaining will be available on september 2 at the Cashier’s office. Direct depositwill be available and students are encouraged to fill out the direct deposit form.

When should I buy my books and how much will they cost?a: The Campus store will be open during fall orientation for new students topurchase their books. students may purchase new or used books from thebookstore, and they will generally cost $500 /semester.

Can I change my meal plan if it is not right for me?a: Yes. Meal plan changes for Fall semester may be made through Friday,september 2, 2011. Meal plan changes for spring semester can be made the lasttwo weeks of Fall semester through the first two weeks of spring Classes. Theserequests need to be submitted in writing at the housing office located in studentCenter 225.

When do meal plans start?a: Meal plans begin Thursday, august 18, for the evening meal. Meals from yourdining plan can be used in the residential restaurant located in the studentCenter. The meal plan week starts on saturday and runs through Friday. Your mealplan will start over each week. Your meals do not carry over from week to week.

How do I use my Mustang Money?a: Mustang Money can be used just like Cash to purchase anything in theresidential restaurant, the Food Court, Java City, Mustang express, concessions,and even student catering. The cashier will simply scan your student iD for theamount purchased. Mustang Money is an easy way to purchase items withoutcarrying extra cash.

Do I have to leave the Residence Halls during breaks or can I stay in my room?a: The only time the residence halls close is at the end of Fall semester inDecember. The halls are closed for approximately one month while students areon semester break. interim housing is available for students at a minimal costduring this time.

PARKING PERMITinformation

students may purchase parkingpermits at Commons Central duringMove in Day between the hours of10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Permits are

also available at the Cashier’s officelocated in the iL building during

scheduled office hours.

Parking permits are available for the2011 - 2012 academic year:

- Regular permits -

$73.00(Allows you to park in any designated space,

except reserved spaces.)

- general Reserved -

$274.00(Allows you to park in any general reserved space

in a particular lot.)

- specific Reserved -

$390.00(Allows you to park in one designated spot,

in a particular lot.)

- foundation apartment lot -

$249.00(For those living in Fourndation Apart. only)

- motorcycle permit -

$20.00(Allows you to park in one designated spot,

in a particular lot.)

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ClAsses begin MondAy, August 22

Have a great semester!

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